Bryn’s bistro in the Colwyn Bay facility was first announced more than 200 days ago in September, 2013.

Since then there has been growing scepticism Bryn would ever take up residence in the much-maligned complex.

At the announcement Bryn spoke of his passion for North Wales and Welsh food. He said he hoped to have the restaurant open before Christmas, but the date fell through.

In early January Bryn said he wanted it to open that month.

Speaking on January 9, he said: “We were hoping for a Christmas opening but it takes a while to get the kitchen designed and the restaurant designed and keep within our budget.

“There’s no point putting ourselves in serious debt before you’ve even opened the door. It will be January at some point.”

However since then January and February have been and gone without any sight of movement at the £4m development.

Once the contract is finalised there will still be significant work required before the bistro is open.

Bespoke units will have to be ordered to fit into the oval shape currently planned to house the kitchen.

Two months ago Cllr Graham Rees, cabinet member for tourism, marketing and leisure, said: “There are some legal documents to be finalised, but everything is progressing well and we’re looking forward to Bryn coming to Porth Eirias – it’ll be worth the wait.”

Porth Eirias has come in for fierce criticism from some members of the public.

When contacted by the Daily Post, Bryn referred to the council’s statement.